Hot Apples with Oat Topping

Apples:
4 tart apples
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Oat Topping:
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 tsp. oil
1 tsp. vanilla

To make the apples:
Peel and core the apples, then cut into small chunks. Place in a 9-inch glass pie plate and toss with cinnamon. Stir well.

Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes.

To make the oat topping:
Place the oats in another 9-inch glass pie plate. Drizzle with maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Mix well.

Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well. Repeat 3 or 4 times, or until the oats are crisp and very lightly browned but not burned. Sprinkle over the apples.

Makes 4 servings
Source: CDC